Snapper belongs to the sea bream family, and is New Zealand’s most iconic species. Prized for its colourful golden scales with light blue spots.
Our snapper are caught via long-line, from day-boat fleets. Resulting in the best-quality fish imaginable, and is found in many high-end dining establishments.
New Zealand snapper is rich in a naturally occurring amino acid called glycine which results in its characteristic sweet flavor. The flesh is light with a pinkish tinge, and cooks up white, with a medium flake and texture.
Size
Average length 12-20 inches, can range up to 40 inches (30-50cm, up to 100cm)
Weight
0.5-3.5kg, up to 17kg
Cooking tips:
It is an ideal fish for all kinds of cooking and preparations from raw in sushi or sashimi, to poached, BBQ, baked, smoked, and of course fried
